One of the first things many of us tend to do when trying to find out more about someone is to find them on a social media outlet. Many people do not use the highest privacy settings, and their information is there for all the world to see. It is slowly becoming a way for… Read More »
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Talent Versus Engagement
Having a satisfying work experience is important to the growth of your business. When an employee loves what they do and feels challenged by their job, they will perform with more enthusiasm. While talent can be an important criteria in a successful company, having employees that are excited to work for the company can be… Read More »
Don’t Make the Same Mistake Twice
Exit interviews are usually the last official point of contact that an HR team will have with an employee. While many people question the value of these interviews, they can be used as a powerful tool to help the organization make stronger hiring choices in the future. Why Hold Exit Interviews? Exit interviews give the… Read More »
Hiring On Personality to Build the Right Team
According to an international survey conducted by Hyper Island, employers are becoming far more interested in personality than skills when it comes to making new hires. This, according to the survey, is even important when it comes to high-skill roles. 78 percent of respondents said that personality was the most desirable quality in a new… Read More »
The Impact a New Employee Has on Sales Culture
The personality of each employee on a sales team and how they work together can have a significant impact on the company culture. Adding a new salesperson to the mix can change the dynamics of the group, affecting interactions, performance, and even the results of the sales team. How can you ensure that a new… Read More »
The Risks of Job Hopping for Sales Professionals
How Many Jobs Is Too Many? People under the age of 30 change jobs, on average, every year and a half. Workers over 30 change jobs, on average, every three years. In the current economic climate where pensions are obsolete and downsizing can strike at any moment, it’s no surprise that workers switch jobs every… Read More »
Pay Raises Focus On Rewarding Top Performers
It is difficult to find employees that are dedicated to a company and able to perform at a high level. When you have found individuals that fit that bill, then you know how important it is to retain them. Employees that know their value in the company cannot be blamed for expecting to be thanked… Read More »
Is Your Attitude Holding You Back?
Whether you want to admit it or not, your attitude plays a large role in whether or not you are successful in your job. There is a story about a man who sat outside the gates of a city and as a traveler passed by, he asked what type of city it was. The traveler… Read More »
The Value of a Strategic Staffing Partnership
The American Staffing Association reports that 90 percent of clients of staffing firms believe the core benefits of a staffing partnership are the ability to ramp up staffing during busy seasons and retain core staff during less busy seasons. While access to on-demand talent is important for reducing HR costs, those aren’t the only benefits… Read More »
Diminish Your Hiring Risk
A bad hire is one of the most costly and time-consuming mistakes that a business can make. According to data provided by the U.S. Department of Labor, a bad hire will cost 30 percent of that position’s five-year earnings. For strategic positions like salespeople, the costs can climb to as much as five times the… Read More »